Combining Hot Wire Cutting and Routing
Hot wire and router complement each other perfectly - each process does what it does best.
Two Processes - One Optimal Result
Hot wire cutting and routing do not compete - they complement each other. The hot wire is fast, economical and ideal for rough contours, large volumes and long cuts. The router handles fine details, sharp edges and complex surfaces. Combining both processes enables products that would not be feasible or economical with a single process alone.
What the Hot Wire Does Better
- Remove large volumes quickly and economically
- Long straight cuts without tool changes
- No material removal - a clean process without dust with EPS
- Produce tapered and 4-axis geometries economically
- Create a rough pre-contour quickly
What the Router Does Better
- Fine details and sharp edges
- Complex 3D free-form surfaces
- Undercuts
- Precise holes and threads
- Lettering and textures on the surface
Typical Workflow for the Combination
The typical workflow: first the hot wire cuts the rough pre-contour - quickly and economically. Then the router works the details. This workflow is considerably faster and cheaper than routing the entire part. The router has to remove less material and can concentrate on the areas where it is really needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
The key questions and answers on this topic.
When does it make sense to combine hot wire and router?
When parts combine rough basic shapes with fine details. The hot wire quickly creates the basic shape, then the router works the details. This saves considerable time and cost compared to routing alone.
Can cnc-multitool also supply routing machines?
Yes. cnc-multitool also has CNC routing machines for EPS in its portfolio. The combination of a hot wire and a routing machine is used successfully by many customers.
Combining Hot Wire and Router?
We advise on the optimal combination of both processes for your production.
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